OUR MISSION

God gathers People of Hope together as caring Christians, welcoming all to explore and grow in a loving relationship with God in our changing world.

OUR WELCOME STATEMENT

As a church of the welcoming God, our congregation, centered on the teachings and example of Jesus Christ, is committed to removing all barriers which might prevent us from fulfilling our mission as a loving community. To that end, we continually weigh ourselves against God's welcoming standards and strive to welcome all - including, but not limited to - people of every race, nationality, age, political affiliation, marital status, gender identity, economic or social status, sexual orientation, mental and physical abilities...

People of Hope is a Reconciling in Christ congregation, which means we proudly belong to a network of Lutheran communities that publicly welcome gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender believers. Learn more at ReconcilingWorks.org.

People of Hope is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with about 4 million members in nearly 10,000 congregations. We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. For us, as the ELCA, this faith comes through the good news of Jesus Christ and gives us the freedom and the courage to wonder, discover and boldly participate in what God is up to in the world. We are a church that is always being made new, and at the same time, is deeply rooted in Scripture, Lutheran theology and Lutheran confessions. We are also rooted in the vibrant, diverse communities and rich histories of our congregations. It’s through these roots that the Holy Spirit guides and nourishes us so that we can be a church that is both resilient and always new. Learn more at www.elca.org.